226 Aveling and Porter Steam Roller (8 ton) (1920) EJ 966 Lady Hesketh

Aveling and Porter Road Roller (1920)

Engine Number 9264

Name Lady Hesketh

Registration Number EJ 966 (Cardidanshire)

Owner Steve Milns, Ellesmere, Shropshire

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Lady Hesketh is actually a convertible is so much that the Roller can be readilly exchanged for for wheels dor use as a Tractor. New to Aberystwyth RDC she worked from the Bow Sereet depot until 1957. Purchased by its present owner in 1976 and fully restored , Subject to a second major restoration 2007-08 when a new boiler barre;, throat and tube plates, motion overgaul, new canopy and a total re-paint, completed in 2011

 

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Shot 29.08.2016 at Shrewesbury Steam Rally, Onslow Park, Shrewesbury REF 119-226

 

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